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ArticlePreventing chronic disease2020

Prevalence and Correlates of Family Cancer History Knowledge and Communication Among US Adults.

Melinda Krakow, Camella J Rising, Neha Trivedi, Dahye C Yoon, Robin C Vanderpool

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Article in Preventing chronic disease, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 29 papers.

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29citing papers in PubMed
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29 citing papers in PubMed, 35 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Melinda KrakowJohn D. Bower School of Population Health, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 State Street, Jackson MS 39216. Email: melinda.krakow@gmail.com.
Camella J RisingHealth Communication and Informatics Research Branch, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland.
Neha TrivediHealth Communication and Informatics Research Branch, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland.
Dahye C YoonGeorgetown University, Washington, DC.
Robin C VanderpoolHealth Communication and Informatics Research Branch, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland.
National Cancer Institute · USGeorgetown University · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionKnowing one's family cancer history (FCH) plays an important role in cancer prevention. Communicating health histories with relatives can increase awareness about familial cancer risk and aid health care providers in personalizing cancer prevention recommendations.

methodsThis study used data from the National Cancer Institute's 2018 Health Information National Trends Survey. We calculated frequencies and weighted population estimates for key FCH communication variables. Multivariable logistic regression models estimated associations between sociodemographic characteristics and FCH communication.

resultsFindings provide the first nationally representative estimates of FCH communication. Less than one-third (31.1%) of the population reported knowing FCH very well, 70.0% had discussed FCH with at least 1 biological relative, 39.0% had discussed FCH with a health care provider, and 22.2% reported being completely confident in completing FCH on medical forms. Findings also identified key demographic factors, including sex, household income, education level, and race and ethnicity, associated with these FCH measures among the US adult population.

conclusionResults can be used to target and tailor FCH communication interventions for patients, families, and providers.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeMedical History TakingAdultAgedFamily RelationsFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasmsSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adult

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PMID33211995
PMCPMC7735478
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